WiRE News

Looking for the perfect Father’s Day Gift?

By WiRE Team

Posted: 5th June 2017

Offer Dad an unforgettable creative experience this Father’s Day! Courses in wood, glass, metal, ceramics, bushcraft, photography, leather, stone, beekeeping… There really is something for everyone. Better still, go along…


Sketchnote Video condensing the WiRE conference into 1.5 mins

By WiRE Team

Posted: 31st May 2017


Boosting Women in Business

By WiRE Team

Posted: 22nd May 2017

Calling all women looking to enter the workplace or considering starting their own business Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce are delighted to offer “Mentoring Growth Service – Boosting Women in Business”…


Kick Start to Global Growth events – New Events Added

By WiRE Team

Posted: 21st May 2017

Selling overseas has significant benefits for businesses, positively impacting on staffing, productivity, financial performance and longevity. The Department for International Trade (DIT) is hosting a series of interactive sessions aimed…


WiRE Conference 2017 – Presentations

By WiRE Team

Posted: 17th May 2017

Emma Heal – Small Business, Big Ideas Emma Cox – Rule your network Philippa Davies – Building your business story Claire Meldrum – Photography Expert Tips Katy Carlisle – Writing…


WiRE Network Leader takes to the airwaves

By WiRE Team

Posted: 9th May 2017

Have a listen to WiRE Network Leader for Leicestershire & Rutland on BBC Radio Leicestershire. It’s a brilliant interview; Claire manages to talk about the background of WiRE, the Network…


Broadband lifeline for rural parts

By WiRE Team

Posted: 3rd May 2017

By Tony Morgan, Community Fibre Partnership manager for BT. At BT, we’re looking to hear from rural communities that would like to work with us to bring fibre broadband to…


Support for Marches Businesses from Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise Network

By WiRE Team

Posted: 25th April 2017

Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise Network (KEEN) KEEN is a new business improvement programme, part funded through ERDF, designed to help and support SMEs. It’s a three-way partnership between a business,…


Rural Business Awards – open for nominations

By WiRE Team

Posted: 24th April 2017

The aim of the Rural Business Awards is to give recognition to businesses operating right across the Rural sector. The CLA define rural businesses as fitting into three broad categories…


PitchFest 2017 now open for applications

By WiRE Team

Posted: 24th April 2017

Pitchfest 2017, part of Venturefest WM, is underway and accepting applications. As well as a great opportunity for businesses to win investment and raise their profile, we’re pleased to announce…